Interior Designer/Retail Sales (Brookfield, CT) – Unlimited Earning Potential at L. & J.G. Stickley in Brookfield, CT, USA

Job description

• Design Beautiful Spaces. Build Lasting Relationships. Grow Your Career.
• Are you passionate about interior design, home furnishings, and helping people create spaces they love? Join Stickley as an Interior Designer & Furniture Sales Consultant, where you'll combine creativity, design expertise, and consultative sales to deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Whether you have a background in interior design, furniture sales, luxury retail, home décor, or customer service, we'll provide the training, tools, and support you need to succeed. This is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career with a respected, family-owned company known for craftsmanship, quality, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to create personalized, functional, and beautiful living spaces
• Provide expert guidance on furniture, fabrics, finishes, layouts, and home décor selections
• Develop customized design solutions that align with each client's style, needs, and budget
• Build long-term client relationships through exceptional service and follow-up
• Achieve and exceed individual sales and showroom performance goals
• Stay informed on interior design trends, furniture collections, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with showroom leadership and fellow design consultants
• Maintain an inspiring, welcoming, and organized showroom environment

Requirements

• Required
• Proven success in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, or another client-focused environment
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for interior design, furniture, home décor, fashion, or lifestyle products
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Comfortable using computers, POS systems, and digital tools
• Ability to work a retail schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Experience in interior design, furniture sales, home furnishings, luxury retail, or design consulting
• Background in consultative sales or commission-based sales environments
• Interior design education, certification, or related coursework
• Knowledge of residential space planning and furniture layout design
• Don't meet every qualification? Apply anyway. We value transferable skills, diverse experiences, and a willingness to learn. Training is provided for motivated candidates.

Skills

Required

• Communication
• Relationship-building
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational abilities
• Time-management
• Creativity
• Customer-focused
• Teamwork
• Computers
• POS systems
• Digital tools

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward performance and support your well-being.
• Compensation
• Guaranteed weekly draw plus uncapped commission opportunities
• Monthly and annual performance bonuses
• Strong earning potential for high performers
• Benefits
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and prescription coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee furniture discount
• Access to on-site health services, including a dedicated nurse and nurse practitioner
• Ongoing training, coaching, and professional development
• Career growth and advancement opportunities